new facility to be completed by January 2014. When completed VSU will be the only university in the state that has a major hospital facility directly across from the health science education facility. The new structure will consolidate several colleges into one facility and allow for the expansion of the College of Nursing and other health programs. Economic projections show an impact of approximately $60 million in construction and each additional student is estimated to bring in $17,500 to the community. The expansion will create 1,190 jobs throughout the construction period. Ashley Cinema In 2012 another addition to North Campus included the Ashley Cinema property on the north side of the college. The theater land adds 20 percent more usable space and the current facility can hold more than 1,450 people with seating for about 800. The property was purchased for $2 million by the University System Board of Regents. The Ashley Cinema property is being leased back to the occupant until VSU can utilize it. Currently Valdosta State is utilizing the more than 270 parking spaces for student parking on the north campus. Though there are no tentative plans for the property it serves as space for potential growth. References Valdosta State University campus